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scutellation

[ skyoot-l-ey-shuhn ]

noun

, Zoology.
  1. a scutellate state or formation; a scaly covering, as on a bird's foot.
  2. an arrangement of scutella or scales.


scutellation

/ ˌskjuːtɪˈleɪʃən /

noun

  1. the way in which scales or plates are arranged in an animal
  2. a covering of scales or scutella, as on a bird's leg
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of scutellation1

First recorded in 1870–75; scutell(um) + -ation
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Word History and Origins

Origin of scutellation1

C19: New Latin, from scutella, plural of scutellum + -ation
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Example Sentences

Examination of 18 specimens from Costa Rica shows no differences in scutellation, nor geographic segregation of two populations.

The scutellation of the cottonmouth closely resembles that of the other species of Agkistrodon.

The scutellation resembles that of other species of Agkistrodon.

The external scutellation of the plastral hinge in adults also differs from that in juveniles.

Remarks.—I have been unable to find variation of geographic importance in scutellation in this species.

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